Coronavirus has flipped the travel industry on it’s head. Airlines are struggling and nationwide lockdowns essentially ceased all but non-essential travel for a good while there. Are you thinking about going on a trip and
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Whatever that’s about travel but not about specific destinations.
How to keep things ethical when interacting with animals abroad
Seeing wildlife is an amazing motivator for travel. Unfortunately in many parts of the world animals are abused by our fellow humans, and in particular exploited for the benefit of the travel industry. Here are
Continue ReadingHow to complain when your travels go wrong
In my past there have definitely been situations where my easy going nature has dissuaded me from making a fuss in less than desirable travel situations where I probably should have. One of my friends
Continue Reading10 items to pack in your first aid kit when travelling
You don’t want to be caught short when away and are desperately in need of a plaster or paracetamol. Sure, depending on your destination some typical first aid items may be easy or hard to
Continue Reading5 ways to switch off when travelling
Travelling is one way which people try and ‘escape’ their normal. For some it is super easy to be present and mindful of their surroundings when abroad, but for other workaholics it may be a
Continue Reading10 things to do when it rains on your trip
It is sure to happen at some point during your travels, you will be hit by a miserable rainy day (fingers crossed it will be an exception rather than the rule). Particularly if your destination
Continue Reading10 travel related things to keep you busy during Coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus has brought the world to a halt in aid of our fellow human in a way most of us have never experienced before. Fingers crossed we can see governments taking similarly drastic measures for
Continue ReadingTop 10 tips for packing for any trip
I’ve packed for many a trip and I have got better at it with time. I’ve been through it all, I definitely used to overpack, have had luggage lost in transit, and had the odd
Continue ReadingPractical tips for more sustainable travel
There is no denying that air travel and tourism has a significant contribution to our global ecological footprint. Nowadays there is mounting focus on how to be more conscious when travelling to offset the impact
Continue ReadingHow to make friends when travelling solo
So, you’re finally doing it, going on the solo trip you’ve been wanting to for ages? Yes, go you! I firmly believe it is one of the most empowering things you can do in life.
Continue ReadingHow to make the most of a year abroad
I was one of those lucky humans who got to take a year abroad as part of my university degree. It didn’t tack on a year to my degree and I only had to pay
Continue ReadingHow to pack minimally
1. Be decisive How many times have you come back from a trip and not touched 25% of what you brought? I’m definitely guilty of it and I pride myself on being a light packer.
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